Sundara Ramaswamy (30 May 1931 – 15 October 2005) [1] was an Indian novelist, poet, translator, and literary critic, widely considered to be a preeminent figure in post-Independence Tamil literature. [2] His notable works include "Oru Puliyamarathin Kathai", "J.J. Sila Kuripugal", "Kuzhanthaigal," "Pengal," and "Aangal."

2024年6月13日 · Sundara Ramaswamy (May 30, 1931 - October 14, 2005) was one of the most important writers of modern Tamil literature. He made significant contributions to Tamil fiction, poetry, and literary criticism. He wrote poetry under the name Pasuvaiyya and founded the literary magazine Kalachuvadu.

Sundara Ramaswamy’s modern classic, translated from Tamil, is a simply stunning reflection about shared histories, loss, an affinity for nature, and a near-mythic center of life in a town in India. While it lived, the tamarind tree stood at the crossroads of a small town in southern India.

Sundara Ramaswamy, or Su.Ra as he was fondly called, emerged as a distinct, definitive voice in Tamil literature when his short story ‘Muthalum Mudivam’ appeared in 1951. In his 54-year long writing career, with a seven-year hiatus in between, he succeeded in leaving an indelible mark on literary genres like the novel, short story, poetry ...

Sundara Ramaswamy made his literary debut in late 1951, with the publication of an edited volume in memory of Pudumaippittan (1906–1948), the fountainhead of Tamil modernity, and an undying influence on his work.

"Chennai: A leading contemporary Tamil writer Sundara Ramaswamy,74 died at California in the United States early on Saturday 15 October 2005. He is survived by his son Kannan, present Editor of the revolutionary Tamil literary magazine ''Kaala Chuvadu'', and a daughter...

Sundara Ramaswamy (1931–2005), fondly known as "Su.Ra" in literary circles, was one of the exponents of Tamil modern literature. He edited and published a literary magazine called Kalachuvadu. He wrote poetry under the penname "Pasuvayya".

Sundara Ramaswamy (1931-2005) was one of the most versatile and innovative of Tamil writers. A great modernist and a dazzling stylist, he wrote in many genres-poetry, novel, short story, play, personal essay and literary criticism-making real interventions in Tamil writing.

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Sundara Ramaswamy (1931–2005), fondly known as “Su.Ra” in literary circles, was one of the exponents of Tamil modern literature. He edited and published a literary magazine called Kalachuvadu. He wrote poetry under the penname “Pasuvayya.”